Heather Engel
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Sabres prospects Daxon Rudolph and Samuel Meloche among those named to the Team Canada roster for the World Junior Summer Showcase. Full roster: hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-c...
2026-27 National Junior Team Selection Camp | Rosters | Hockey Canada
2026-27 National Junior Team Selection Camp | Rosters - Canada - 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase
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The Sabres’ home opener will be Saturday, Oct. 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks. They’ll seemingly start their season on the road two days earlier as the visitors for the Blue Jackets’ home opener. Full schedule will be released tomorrow.
Red Wings announce Steve Yzerman will transition from his role as Executive Vice President and General Manager to senior advisor to Governor and CEO, Chris Ilitch. A search for a new head of hockey operations is underway.
The Sabres announce they’ve hired John Davidson as senior advisor.
The Sabres announce they’ve re-signed Peyton Krebs to a four-year contract, $4.5 million AAV.
Sabres add to their goaltending depth. The team announced it has signed Matt Villalta to a one-year, two-way contract.
Flyers announce they have signed Ducks RFA center Leo Carlsson to a 5-years, $90 million ($18 million AAV) offer sheet
The Amerks have signed veteran forward Matthew Peca to a two-year AHL contract. The 33-year-old had 34 points (8 goals, 26 assists) in 49 games with Springfield before he was traded to Syracuse, where he had 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) in 14 games.
The Sabres have signed forward Aidan McDonough to a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old had 44 points (23 goals, 21 assists) in 65 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season.
Jake Richard, have yourself a day. Completes the hat trick by roofing a nifty backhand.
Ashton Schultz (6th round, 2025) having a good showing so far in this scrimmage, including a goal.
Jake Richard with a pair of nice goals seconds apart. It'll be interesting to see him with the Amerks this season.
Daxon Rudolph with a nifty toe-drag move around Melvin Novotny for a chance. Loud "oooh" from the crowd.
Sabres officially announce the Dennis Gilbert signing and the return of old friend Conor Sheary. Both one-year contracts, $850,000. They have also re-signed Trevor Kuntar (two years, two-way contract) and signed forward Jason Polin (one year, two-way contract).
The Sabres have traded Devon Levi and a seventh-round pick in 2028 to Edmonton for a third-round pick in 2028.
Sabres announce they’ve signed Olen Zellweger to a three-year contract, $3.1 million AAV.
Happy Free Agency and Happy Canada Day! Day 3 of development camp gets going soon.
The Sabres have extended qualifying offers to Peyton Krebs and Olen Zellweger.
Sabres development camp kicks off this afternoon. The roster:
The Sabres officially announce they’ve re-signed Beck Malenstyn to a six-year contract, $2.9167 million AAV.
Niagara University hockey team honors late teammate during Draft: www.nhl.com/news/niagara...
Niagara University hockey team honors late teammate during Draft | NHL.com
Players take stage to announce Sabres Round 4 pick just months after losing teammate
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Sabres select forward Dylan Dumont from Drummondville of the QMJHL at 188.
